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Here's a little updateage.
Few attributes exist I can pride myself on. Yes, I lack charisma, strength, kindness, a working brain, and so much more. However, I've always considered myself extremely understanding and not just in a "I can rattle off empathy words like no other" way. I mean I avoid making judgments (except for on myself) and still prefer to see both sides to any conflict, no matter how perverse one may seem. Now why is it I feel I am the least understood person at times?
Then again, is an understanding person being misunderstood that unusual? Nice people are often looked at as jerks. Brilliant people are often seen as dumb. Those who are supportive can be resented and those who offer acceptance may be scorned upon. Human nature is by nature often the opposite of what it should be.
I plead this case not just for myself, but for anyone who feels they are wrongly attacked or targeted by others. Never label anyone. Labels are always a self fulfilling prophecy.
Every group of friends has the out of control friend (least anyone in my circle). Treat him like he's an angry out of control person and I guarantee you that's what he'll be. Talk to an incompetant coworker like he's a blithering idiot and he'll be exactly that. Doubt in yourself, and you will surely prove yourself right. Similar to stereotypes, labeling is a prison we all construct and then guard with ignorance.
I've already made this entry too preachy, but I just ask this of many people I know (I also ask it from myself). Show faith in each other and learn to trust your friends. Sometimes simply treating someone as a friend makes them one. Consequently, treating someone as an enemy may make them that too.
A shout out to Twila for her birthday and good luck to her on her work in a women's shelter over the summer. And congratulations to my momma for selling the house. Oh yea, and thanks to Kevin for such a kick ass time up north (but no thanks to you God who gave us such shitty weather. You owe us.)
Few attributes exist I can pride myself on. Yes, I lack charisma, strength, kindness, a working brain, and so much more. However, I've always considered myself extremely understanding and not just in a "I can rattle off empathy words like no other" way. I mean I avoid making judgments (except for on myself) and still prefer to see both sides to any conflict, no matter how perverse one may seem. Now why is it I feel I am the least understood person at times?
Then again, is an understanding person being misunderstood that unusual? Nice people are often looked at as jerks. Brilliant people are often seen as dumb. Those who are supportive can be resented and those who offer acceptance may be scorned upon. Human nature is by nature often the opposite of what it should be.
I plead this case not just for myself, but for anyone who feels they are wrongly attacked or targeted by others. Never label anyone. Labels are always a self fulfilling prophecy.
Every group of friends has the out of control friend (least anyone in my circle). Treat him like he's an angry out of control person and I guarantee you that's what he'll be. Talk to an incompetant coworker like he's a blithering idiot and he'll be exactly that. Doubt in yourself, and you will surely prove yourself right. Similar to stereotypes, labeling is a prison we all construct and then guard with ignorance.
I've already made this entry too preachy, but I just ask this of many people I know (I also ask it from myself). Show faith in each other and learn to trust your friends. Sometimes simply treating someone as a friend makes them one. Consequently, treating someone as an enemy may make them that too.
A shout out to Twila for her birthday and good luck to her on her work in a women's shelter over the summer. And congratulations to my momma for selling the house. Oh yea, and thanks to Kevin for such a kick ass time up north (but no thanks to you God who gave us such shitty weather. You owe us.)